Untitled – Blood Series (1992)

Description

In 1992, Richard Hambleton embarked on a deeply introspective journey with his Blood Series, a collection of artworks that pushed the boundaries of artistic expression and challenged societal norms. Among the most compelling pieces from this series is a captivating composition crafted entirely from blood on paper.

In this artwork, Hambleton’s choice of medium is as confronting as it is evocative. Blood, with its primal significance and potent symbolism, infuses the piece with an undeniable intensity. Each brushstroke, each splatter, bears witness to the artist’s raw emotional and physical engagement with the work.

The use of blood transcends mere aesthetic experimentation; it becomes a visceral conduit for Hambleton’s innermost thoughts and feelings. With each mark upon the paper, he leaves a fragment of his own essence, blurring the boundaries between artist and artwork, creator and creation.

The result is a haunting tableau that commands attention and invites contemplation. Viewers are drawn into a dialogue with the artwork, confronted by its stark reality and challenged to confront their own preconceptions. In this confrontation with the rawness of existence, Hambleton’s Blood Series becomes a poignant exploration of the human condition, inviting us to grapple with themes of mortality, identity, and the inherent complexities of being.